nondrying

adjective

non·​dry·​ing -ˈdrī-iŋ How to pronounce nondrying (audio)
: not drying
especially : being a natural or synthetic oil (as olive oil) characterized by low saturation and consequent inability to solidify readily when exposed in a thin film to the air

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“Nondrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nondrying. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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